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THE POWER OF BLUETOOTH:
KEEPING YOU
CONNECTED
TO
They
won’t
know...
THE WORLD
... you’re wearing a hearing device.
B Complimentary
luetooth technology can help improve
sound quality from electronic devices.
Just how important is it to have
Bluetooth-compatible hearing aids? Before
making that decision, let’s first look at the
basics of Bluetooth. Though it may seem
relatively new, Bluetooth technology has
actually been around since 1994. As an
interesting side note, it was named after
10th-century Scandinavian King Harald
Blåtand or Harold Bluetooth in English.
Legend has it that King Harald was known
for bringing people together in non-violent
ways. He united people through words and
communication. Similarly, Bluetooth does
just that: it communicates to unite.
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linking a camera to a computer to download
pictures, and Bluetooth headsets so you
can talk on your phone hands-free. The
possibilities are almost endless. In fact, you
can connect lights, TVs, garage doors and so
much more to an app on your phone using
Bluetooth.
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Most hearing aids are Bluetooth-
compatible and have the option to add
if you currently wear hearing
aids.
some really great accessories that keep you
wirelessly connected to the world – and
> Demonstration of the hearing
newest
hearing
better. For digital
example, Bluetooth
lets
you
wirelessly
connect
to
your
phone.
Not
aids. See how far technology
has come!
only can you talk hands-free, but you can
hear the phone conversation in both ears
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period. The * result is clearer listening
simultaneously.
HOW IT WORKS
Bluetooth
devices together over
*Deposit
may be connects
required.
short distances with no cables or wires,
letting you exchange data wirelessly. When
two devices want to talk to each other, they
do so using radio waves. It’s extremely user
friendly, as the devices automatically detect
and pair up with each other, and up to eight
devices can communicate at one time.
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and better understanding.
There are also discreet accessories that can
receive the audio signal from MP3 players,
tablets and TVs. These devices receive the
audio signal and transmit it wirelessly to your
hearing aids. You get high-quality sound
without background distractions. Imagine
*
being able to once again effortlessly hear your
favorite song or show.
COMMON USES
In today’s fast-paced, electronic-heavy
Bluetooth is everywhere. One of the
world,
Bluetooth technology can be your key
most popular ways to use Bluetooth is for
to
staying
connected. It’s easy to use, requires
high-quality streaming. For example, you’ve
little
power,
is everywhere and can make
probably heard of Bluetooth speakers that
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listening
through
hearing aids
and
let you stream music from your phone or
more
enjoyable.
Debra Swift,
BC-HIS, excluded.
*Offer
valid
on
any
pair
of
Optimum,
Preferred
and
Standard
hearing
aids.
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be
combined
with other offers or discounts. Previous
purchases
tablet. Other uses include wireless printing,
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